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S345 ORU

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,517 mi
Last recorded161,517 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS345 ORU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 161,517 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 161,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 161,316 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 161,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 160,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamps have weak beam patterns

Fail 7 Apr 2011 160,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamps have weak beam patterns

Pass 13 Apr 2010 152,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 152,272 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 143,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 143,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,165 miles

front brake discs worn near to legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs worn near to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2007 124,530 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 124,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes at rear corroding

exhaust corroding

front floor to sills corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,237 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 112,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?

Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,804
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,301
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 588
parking brake recording little or no effort 509
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 482
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 438
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S345 ORU is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Barchetta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S345 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Barchetta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S345 ORU registered?

S345 ORU is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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